focus group
noun
a representative group of people questioned together about their opinions on political issues, consumer products, etc.
focus groups
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pluralof focus group.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Mitchell Brown, a Republican pollster, has noticed something new in the focus groups he runs with voters in battleground states: “They know exactly, to the dollar, the amount of their power bill,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
The department said thousands of women have participated in a women's health survey and focus groups and their voices are helping to shape the Action Plan.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
But Schulte’s surveys and focus groups clearly showed that men yearned to contribute to care and share obligations equally with women.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
But many have their own personal focus groups at home that introduce the hottest YouTube personalities.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2026
“Our focus groups say it won’t pull ratings.”
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
